The church had never been declared legally redundant, and when the County Records Office was moved to new premises in 2002, its future use was again under discussion.
After more than 60 years, St Helen's Church has been returned to use as a centre of worship. The first service took place in March 2003.
St Helen's is listed at Grade II* for the following principal reasons:
* As one of Worcester's wealthiest medieval parish churches whose fabric is largely of this era including a number of architecturally elaborate features.
* For its fixtures and fittings, including a fine monument to John Nash, d.1662.
* For its historic interest and archaeological significance; it was the main church in its region before the Anglo-Saxon see of Worcester was founded c675, and a Roman or sub-Roman origin is not impossible.
The cache is not to be found at the above coordinates, but it is not too far away. You need to visit the church porch to find St Helen's Church House, where you will find a stone laid by CJC. Convert the date into AB/CD/EFGH (keep it order as displayed on the stone). The cache can be found at N 52° 11.[D][H][C+D+E] W 002° 13.[B-F+C][G+A][G-E]
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